I think this must be the third or fourth query on this plant in the last few days @JennyJ Nice specimen too @bbarker1211 There are tiny little alpine varieties too. There's one quite near me with rich purple flowers. Not out yet though.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank you all very much for the replies, I’m also liking the idea of the purple one and the alpine one. I’m starting to like the idea of a alpine container after seeing loads of little beauties at a garden centre last week!
There are specialist nurseries for alpines too @bbarker1211. They're probably better if you want the real thing. Craigiehall, which is up here, is excellent.
Often - plants are classed as alpines, but they're just small plants and perennials. Worth taking a look at the nurseries, especially if you have specific conditions, ie you're in a cold area, or at altitude.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Nice specimen too @bbarker1211
There are tiny little alpine varieties too. There's one quite near me with rich purple flowers. Not out yet though.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Often - plants are classed as alpines, but they're just small plants and perennials. Worth taking a look at the nurseries, especially if you have specific conditions, ie you're in a cold area, or at altitude.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
There is also a variegated version of the plant you saw, called "Aunt May", I find it more interesting than the plain, non-variegated variety.